Experience
- Long-term UAS operational history (Nearly a decade of safe UAS ops in ND)
- ND Air and Army National Guard: MQ-1 and Raven
- US Customs and Border Protection: MQ-9
- Grand Forks Air Force Base is home to the MQ-1, MQ-9, and RQ-4 Global Hawk
- University of North Dakota UAS Center for Research, Education and Training has a diverse fleet of small UAS
Advantages
- Unequaled history, legacy, and culture of aviation safety
- Uncongested airspace and low population density
- Diverse climate and open terrain
Resources
- North Dakota has invested over $19 million to advance UAS research and development and is collaborating with organizations statewide to build this emerging industry
- Favorable business climate supported by Department of Commerce, incentives, and low tax rates
Contact
http://www.business.nd.gov/aviation/NorthernPlainsUASTestSite/
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